PhD in Incoherent Holographic Imaging

Karlstad University; Elsene; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Homeworking options

Telework allowance

35 days leave

Hospitalisation insurance

Public transport reimbursement

Campus restaurants

Sport facilities

Résumé du poste

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) invites applications for a full-time doctoral fellowship in Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) at the Faculty of Engineering. You will develop an end-to-end incoherent holographic imaging system and study light propagation models in collaboration with ETRO, VUB researchers and international partners.

The position includes responsibilities in mentoring and course support, with a starting date of 01/11/2026. Your home base will be the Brussels campus (Elsene).

Qualifications

• You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering Sciences (Photonics, Electronics and Information Technology) or Physics, or an equivalent recognized degree.
• You are fluent in English.
• You have strong interest in research in applied physics and photonics and ambition to obtain a PhD.
• You are enthusiastic about sharing knowledge with Master’s level students.
• Expertise in optical design and machine learning is a strong asset.
• You have not performed more than 12 months in a mandate as an assistant paid from operating resources.

Responsabilités

• Develop an end-to-end incoherent holographic imaging system.
• Investigate models for propagation of incoherent light and joint optics-imaging optimization.
• Contribute to camera optics and hardware prototyping for high-quality holograms under natural lighting.
• Publish results in international journals and present at conferences.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Master's degree in Engineering/Physics

Optical design

Machine learning

Teaching / mentoring

International collaboration experience

Formation

Master’s degree in Engineering Sciences (Photonics, Electronics and Information Technology) or Physics

Description du poste

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) invites applications for a full-time doctoral fellowship in Brussels Photonics (B-PHOT) at the Faculty of Engineering. You will develop an end-to-end incoherent holographic imaging system and study light propagation models in collaboration with ETRO, VUB researchers and international partners.

The position includes responsibilities in mentoring and course support, with a starting date of 01/11/2026. Your home base will be the Brussels campus (Elsene).